How far is Wheaton, IL from Vandalia, IL?
The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Vandalia, IL is about 232.9 miles (374.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in McLean County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Vandalia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Vandalia.
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Start on West Wesley Street
761 ft · 23 sec · West Wesley Street
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Turn left onto North Wheaton Avenue
142 m · 28 sec · North Wheaton Avenue
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Turn left onto West Front Street
897 ft · 31 sec · West Front Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2252 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Roosevelt Road
906 ft · 26 sec · East Roosevelt Road
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Turn right onto South Naperville Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · South Naperville Road
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Continue on Naper Boulevard
3.5 mi · 7 min · Naper Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hobson Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Hobson Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Washington Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
2580 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Weber Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Weber Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South: Bloomington
1902 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
105.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 South, US 51 Business North: Decatur, Bloomington
1616 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on North 1450 East Road
14.7 mi · 18 min · North 1450 East Road
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Continue on North Walnut Street
23.2 mi · 30 min · North Walnut Street
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Turn straight
9.9 mi · 15 min
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Take the ramp straight toward South Business Route 51
19.6 mi · 24 min · South Business Route 51
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Continue on North 2600 East Rd
7.9 mi · 9 min · North 2600 East Rd
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Turn right onto North 2600 East Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North 2600 East Road
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Continue on Jackson Street
2668 ft · 2 min · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
142 m · 8 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
2150 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto South Poplar Street
2138 ft · 30 sec · South Poplar Street
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Turn straight onto Fair Avenue
3070 ft · 2 min · Fair Avenue
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Continue on County Road 2400 E
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 2400 E
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Continue on 300 East Road
15.1 mi · 17 min · 300 East Road
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Continue on County Road 875 East
11.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 875 East
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Continue on North Kennedy Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Gallatin Street
34 m · 2 sec · West Gallatin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Gallatin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton and Vandalia.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
106 mi · 01h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers leaving Wheaton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Vandalia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheaton to Vandalia?
The road trip is about 232.9 miles (374.8 km) and usually takes 04h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Normal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.4 miles from Wheaton and 116.4 miles from Vandalia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.35 one way or $76.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wheaton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Vandalia.
Stop Ideas Near Normal
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Town of Normal
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Normal.
Uptown Station
Pontiac station
Lincoln
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Vandalia. Straight-line distance: 207.35 mi (333.7 km).
#1 Wheaton
The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.
| Population | 52,451 |
| Coordinates | 41.8661400, -88.1070100 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vandalia
Township in Fayette County, Illinois
| Population | 6,662 |
| Coordinates | 38.9606000, -89.0936800 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vandalia (-89.09368, 38.9606)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 375 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $38.35 | $76.69 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $43.50 | $87.00 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $47.98 | $95.96 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $54.01 | $108.03 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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